The Clarett+ 8Pre USB is the “premium” version of the 18i20 and is worth looking into if you’re thinking about upgrading. The 8Pre USB shares the same I/O options as the 18i20, boasts better latency performance and superior Clarett preamps - the finest that Focusrite has built into a USB interface. The Saffire 6 USB 1.1 needs a driver on both Mac and Windows systems but it is no longer supported. Please see this article for more information. The ‘Air’ mode, inspired by Focusrite’s legendary ISA preamp, adds a unique breathy detail to higher frequencies, perfect for injecting life into vocal recordings. Next up, 24-bit/192kHz converters offer unprecedented clarity for an interface at this price point. Intuitive, Professional, State-of-the-art

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If you're having problems installing the driver on Windows 7, please try the steps in the following article: Focusrite USB Driver will not install on my Windows 7 machine (digital signature problem). Eight inputs and ten outputs; eight 3rd Generation mic pres, two Hi-Z instrument inputs, and ten balanced outputs plus ADAT input and output for up to eight more channels each way. Easy Start gets you set up in minutes. All the software you need is in the box. There's no faster way to make studio quality recordings than Scarlett. Remote Devices (not shown) -If you want to control Focusrite Control remotely using Focusrite Control for iOS, compatible devices will show up here for enabling.

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Focusrite Control iOS cannot be used to control an interface connected to your iPad, this app is a remote for the desktop version of the software. I needed more inputs onto my RME interface which I had been using for years and decided to give the Focusrite 18i20 3rd gen and an OctoPre via ADAT a try.

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Eight balanced line inputs for connecting synthesisers, drum machines, and other line-level sources Hi-res 24-bit/192kHz converters give recordings stunning clarity. At home, in the studio or on the road, Scarlett sound just like you. You can get by with proper headphones if you are recording and use the headphones as monitors. But for a mix, it's unusable. The microphone preamps and converters on the Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 have very similar specs to those on my Apollo x8, with a comparable gain range of 56 dB and a maximum 24-bit/192 kHz AD/DA conversion rate. These stats more or less mean that the 18i20 is capable of recording at or above the industry standard for audio resolution at a level comparable to that of interfaces two, three, and even four times its price. While the technical reality is a bit more complicated than that, as all-in-one devices like the 18i20 often make technical compromises for the sake of saving space and cutting costs, the 18i20 should still have no trouble producing high-quality files that are up to industry spec. Your interface is now ready to use! If you're using recording software then make sure you select the Focusrite ASIO driver in the audio settings for that software.

To connect them, you will need to connect the Scarlett either with a C to C USB cable or A to C using the Apple USB-C to USB adaptor. Sync Light - This light should be green indicating the unit is in 'Sync' with itself or external devices when lit Red the unit will not pass audio.

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If you don't already have music-making software installed, follow the link below for info on how to choose and install your software:Scarlett 18i20 is designed to stand up to days on the road and connects straight to your Mac® or PC via USB cable. It comes with all the software tools you need to get started: two comprehensive digital audio workstations, Ableton® Live Lite™ and Three Month Avid® Pro Tools® Subscription; Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite; a choice of one of four of XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys. In your VoIP application, select your interface in the audio settings, noting the application may display the input device as Microphone and the output device as Speaker. Two front-mounted mic/line/instrument inputs are joined by six rear-mounted mic/line inputs (all on combo connectors). All eight mic preamps feature individual front panel gain knobs, along with 48V phantom power switched on/off in two banks of four. Inputs 1 and 2 get manual switchover for high impedance instrument input and a 10dB pad switch. High channel count. Small footprint. Whatever you’re recording, wherever you are, take your whole studio with you. 18i8 is studio sound for the whole band.